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Chapter 8: Binomial & Geometric r.v.’s (Total Time: 12 Days)

• The Binomial Distribution
o Binomial settings
o Calculating binomial probabilities: by formula and by calculator TI-83/89
o Mean and standard deviation of binomial r.v.; normal approximation to the
binomial
o Binomial simulations

KA 14: Binomial Distribution 1


KA 15: Binomial Distribution 2


KA 16: Binomial Distribution 3


KA 17 Binomial Distribution 4


KA 18: Expected Value: E(X)


KA 19: Expected Value of Binomial Distribution


• The Geometric Distribution
o Geometric setting and geometric probability
o Properties of geometric r.v. & simulations
1st Semester Final Exam (Total Time: 4 Days)